Travel writer Murphy and the wood wagon era in Oregon
A Dublin travel writer John M Murphy recalls 1870s Oregon journeys up the Columbia by cedar and fir timbered vessels and wooden wagons. He describes wood powered transport hazards, the Wallula to Walla Walla route, and the era’s ox teams and freighting crews. He notes rough transport rhythms, whiskey smuggling by barrel, and the moniker hell on wheels for wooden wagons.
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Pacific Northwest
John M. Murphy
Dublin
London
Oregon
Columbia
Orofina
Wallula
Murphy
Walla Walla
Dorsey Baker
Mr. Murphy
Washington
Idaho
Baker City
Vande Jtonde
Boise Basin
John Murphy
Notice to Contractors for Myrtle Point Improvements District No 3
Sealed bids for furnishing materials and constructing curb gutter sidewalks and related work in Improvements District No 3 Myrtle Point Oregon will be received until 4:00 p.m. July 11 1955 and opened and read at 8:00 p.m. same day. Plans specifications and bid forms available at City Recorder’s office for 25.00 cash. Prequalification required ten days before bid. Bid bond 5 percent and 100 percent corporate surety performance bond. Funds available with monthly payments by check or cash. City reserves right to postpone award or reject bids, waive irregularities, or accept best interest of city. Dated June 6 1955. ELVIN EADS Mayor BEN NICHOLS Recorder. Dates June 9 and 16 1955.
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Myrtle Point
Oregon
City Recorder
City
Elvin Eads
Ben Nichols
Ben E. Nichols
Peesee
Aes
Oeeges Seecnes Oe
Anas
Tndustrial Accident Insurance
Telephone and Telegraph
Audi Insurance Pa
General Fund
Improvement Bond
Improvement Bond City Hall
Eecenanetnevennsees
Mienge
Acahce’- Se Paigsppaniawen Bayampetat
LOTT
Ital
Bond Sale Notice for Nation District No 20 Oregon
Sealed proposals will be received until 8 00 p m Oregon time June 30 1995 by Nation District No 20 Coos County Oregon for purchase at par of 25000 dated July 1 1935 in 1000 denominations maturing 1000 each January 1 1956 1965 inclusive 2000 each January 1 1966 1968 inclusive and 3000 each January 1 1969 1971 inclusive Bonds redeemable at par value and accrued interest on January 1 1964 and on any subsequent interest date. Bond interest terms to be specified.
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Oregon
Myrtle Point Budget Hearing Set For July 11 1955
City of Myrtle Point Oregon publishes budget hearing notice for fiscal year 1955 56 under Local Budget Law. Budget committee adopted estimates June 3 1955 with public hearing July 11 1955 at 7 30 p m in city hall council room. Includes bond sale details and bid procedures.
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Myrtle Point
Oregon
City of
Budget Committee
Bend Hink Street
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Aiika i ~ i
Coos County
Mesars
Winfree
Shuler
Esther H. Fry
Broadbent
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